Weekly News from Kimball Hill
Week of February 7, 2022
Our second grade students celebrating 2-2-22 day.
Dates to Remember
- POSTPONED February 10, 2022 KH Moving Forward Plan Informational Night will be rescheduled
- February 11th- Krispy Kreme Digital Fundrasier
- February 14th Valentines Day fun in class (no food or candy allowed, no individual student gifts allowed)- wear red or pink
- February 21st- No School- Presidents Day
- February 22nd- No school for students
- February 23rd- New School Hours Begin
- February 28th- School-wide Cougar Rally
- March 2nd- Read Across America Day- KH Dress like your favorite book character or Wear your favorite book character shirt
- March 4- Deadline for American Heart Association fundraiser
School Hours CHANGING 2/23/22
NEW hours effective February 23, 2022 will be:
Mon- Thurs
9:15 am - 3:55 pm
KDG AM: 9:15 - 11:50 am
KDG PM: 1:20 - 3:55 pm
Friday
9:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
KDG AM: 9:15 - 11:25 am
KDG PM: 12:55 - 3:05 pm
If your child rides the bus, Transportation shared updated route information on January 28th. Parents can access this information through the Parent Portal.
If your child needs a breakfast, they can grab a bag between 9:00-9:10am. Those not in need of a breakfast should come closer to 9:10am. Remember, this will not begin until February 23rd.
District 15 Moving Forward KH Plan Scheduled for February 10th is POSTPONED
As part of the Moving 15 Forward initiative, the District has scheduled community night meetings at each of our schools. During these meetings, an overview of the proposal will be presented, and specifics on proposed changes to each school will be shared.
Parent Training Opportunity
Dental Services for Students
Community Consolidated School District 15 will be hosting Orland Park Dental Services (OPDS) coming up in March through May. OPDS has provided in-school dental services for all eligible children in the State of Illinois since 1999. Dental services will be accessible to children eligible for public aid as well as for those with private insurance.
Anyone signed up will receive a free dental exam and a toothbrush. For those that qualify or provide private insurance information, the additional services may include a cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants. All services done will be given to the child in a take home form describing the services determined, areas of concern, overall oral care score, and any additional care needed. If any additional help is needed for the child a comprehensive list of available local dentists will be given with no limits of insurance. All these in-school services will be provided by licensed dentists, hygienists, and assistants with state-of-the-art portable equipment and ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment at your child’s school.
Browse the website for more information at www.opdsdental.com
Sign up here - https://opdsdentalservices.formstack.com/forms/community_consolidated_school_district_15
Rolling Meadows Park Cheerleading
Clothing Donations
Every year, many children lack proper clothing for the Illinois’ winter weather. District 15 has a long-standing partnership with the PATH Community Closet. The Community Closet serves the Palatine area by providing donated clothing to children and families in need. The impact of COVID has left the Community Closet with less donated clothing than in past years. We are hoping you can help by donating any unwanted clothing items at your school’s yellow clothing donation bin. The bin is located in our school’s front vestibule and accessible during school hours. Parents or children can place clothing items into the yellow bin during the school hours. This is a great way to put your children’s gently used and outgrown clothing to good use! All clothing, especially winter wear, is much appreciated and will be put to good use.
Our school is also still in need of some adult size gently used winter coats. Thank you in advance for your consideration to donate!
Registration for 2022-23
Online student registration for the 2022-23 school year is now open. If you have not already started this process for your student(s), please visit our registration page to start this process.
Registration is the first step in getting ready for the up-coming school year. After you register your child online you need to:
Pay student fees. Our student fee webpage outlines the District’s student fee structure and the three ways fees can be paid.
If you have a student that is starting Kindergarten, entering fourth grade, or entering 7th grade, you are required to prove residency in District 15. Our residency webpage outlines the documents you will need to provide to prove residency.
All three steps of the enrollment process must be completed prior to the start of the school year. Students of families that, when required, do not prove residency, will not be able to attend class in a District 15 until the family’s residency is verified.
LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?
View the recorded CCSD15 Parent University sponsored registration webinar. For written registration instructions, please watch our Campus Parent - An Introduction.
In the event that a family is unable to provide any needed documentation because of a temporary living situation, please contact Julie O'Hara, 847-963-3210, oharaj@ccsd15.net; or Min Goodwin, 847-963-3209, goodwinm@ccsd15.net, in the Superintendent's Office.
Think you may be eligible for a student fee waiver? Visit our student fee webpage to learn about the requirements and how to apply.
Think you may be eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act? Please contact Tiffanie Jefferies, Ed.D., Director of Student Services, 847-963-3152.
Thank you.
The District Improvement Team
Registration Assistance in Spanish
Estimados padres/tutores,
Mi nombre es Cynthia Galvan, soy el enlace de padres bilingüe de Kimball Hill. Como muchos de ustedes saben, el registro del año 22-23 ya está abierto. El registro para 22-23 requerirá que cargue prueba de residencia, 2 facturas de servicios públicos para las familias que ingresan a kindergarten, 4.º, 7.º y NUEVAS familias. Exámenes físicos necesarios para estudiantes de preescolar, kindergarten y sexto grado.
Estoy aquí para ayudarlos, si desea recibir ayuda para completar el registro. Puede ponerse en contacto conmigo a través de una llamada telefónica, un mensaje de texto o un correo electrónico. Mi número de teléfono es (847) 857-6620 y mi correo electrónico es galvanc@ccsd15.net
Espero oír de usted pronto,
Cynthia Galván
My name is Cynthia Galvan, I am the Bilingual Parent Liaison for Kimball Hill. As many of you know, registration for the 22-23 year is now open. Registration for 22-23 will require you to upload proof of residency, 2 utility bills for incoming kindergarten, 4th grade, 7th grade and NEW families.
Physicals needed for preschool, kindergarten and 6th grade students.
I am here to help you, if you would like help completing your registration. You can contact me via phone call, text or email. My phone number is (847) 857-6620 and my email is galvanc@ccsd15.net
Cynthia Galvan
Krispy Kreme Digital Dozen Fundraiser
Yearbooks for Sale Online
To order your yearbook visit:
inter-state.com/order
and enter code: 63577E
Para ordenar su Anuario visite:
inter-state.com/order
e introduzca este código: 63577E
Kids Heart Association Fundraiser
Details for this fundraiser can be found by clicking on the attachment below.
Food Pantry
Outdoor Recess
Students will be outside to the greatest extent possible. Now that we have snow on the ground, we are asking parents to please help us by ensuring your child is dressed appropriately for winter temperatures and if they want to play in the snow.
Students with snow pants and boots are welcome to play in the snow. Students with gym shoes will be encouraged to play on the blacktop.
Please send your child to school with their cold weather clothing items on or in a bag for storage. We also kindly ask that families assist us by teaching your child how to independently put on their snow pants and boots. We thank you in advance for your help!
Exceptions for students to stay inside from recess can only be made when a child brings a doctor's note excusing him/her from outdoor recess.
Staff members provide playground supervision. If students need assistance, there are supervisors in bright orange vests to assist. If students are not following behavior expectations, a staff member will address the behavior with the student(s). Based on the behavior, the child may speak to an administrator.
Recess Temperature Guidelines per District 15
- Cold Weather:
If the temperature outside, together with the wind chill, is below 0°F, all students will remain inside for the entire lunch hour.
If the temperature outside, together with the wind chill, is between 0°-10°F, the preferred procedure is a rotation of 20 minutes for lunch, a 20-minute outdoor recess, and a 20-minute indoor recess. However, at the principal's discretion, students may be kept inside for the entire lunch hour.
If the temperature outside, together with the wind chill, is above 10°F, students will have regular outdoor recess.
Warm weather: Students will be outside for recess/PE if the temperature (or heat index) is below 100 degrees. Students will be inside for recess/PE if the temperature (or heat index) is 100 degrees or above.
Other considerations in which indoor recess is allowed include the condition of the playground and the presence of precipitation.
Inclement Weather Plan
As the weather begins to become colder, we are writing to share District 15’s 2021-22 inclement weather plan with you. After much discussion, in the event we have significant inclement weather creating unsafe travel conditions or due to extreme cold, we will be utilizing an emergency weather day(s) which we have already built into the school calendar instead of shifting to virtual learning. Please visit the Emergency School Closure/Inclement Weather page of our website.
Should we need to call an emergency/inclement weather day due to hazardous weather conditions, we will notify families through email, text message, and phone calls via our Blackboard Communication system. The information will also be posted on our District and school websites, Facebook, Twitter, as well as the CCSD15 mobile app.
Join the PTA
You can sign up to be a PTA member through this link: https://kimballhillpta.memberhub.com/store
Please also follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimballHillPta
Please email the khpta1@gmail.com for questions.
Contact the Principal
Michelle LaCamera
Kimball Hill School
2905 Meadow Dr.
Rolling Meadows, 60008
847-963-5200